Come join us for Cardboard Boat Races and the Youth Fishing Derby at Lakefront Park!

Youth Fishing Derby 9am-11am
Bring out your kids for a fun day of catching fish. There will be prizes for biggest fish in each age group and biggest overall fish. Age groups are 0-8y, 9-15y, and 16+. Participants 0-15y do not need a license. Participants 16+ require a valid IL Fishing License. Please bring your own fishing poles.

Chain O'Lakes Fishing Club will be onsite running a fishing swap meet, hosting mini seminars on knot tying, rods, & reels, and showcasing local fishing guide companies.

Cardboard Boat Race 12pm-2pm
Enjoy some music with DJ Kathy and test out your craftsmanship to build a cardboard boat to race against others. This will be a fun event for people of all ages, whether they are sailing their vessel or cheering on from the shoreline.
$15 Boat Registration - Includes boat race & trophy for 1st & 2nd
Fastest, Best of Show, & Fastest Sinking!
$30 Boat Registration & Kit - Includes registration, trophy, 1 roll of duct tape, box cutter, & 8 x 4 ft. cardboard

Carboard boat registration form is online at https://www.foxlake.org/.../Cardboard-Boat-Race-Youth...

NO same day registration.

Food Available for purchase from Shely’s Delights: Hot Dog, Corn Dogs, Lemonade, Snow Cones, and more!

We look forward to seeing you all at the Lakefront (Park)!

More information will be released soon!

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